Torfaen Libraries
Be Informed - Be Entertained - Be Inspired
Torfaen Libraries have a great deal to offer – whatever your interests!
As you’d expect, you’ll find a great selection of books. Whether you need to study, learn a new skill, revise for an exam or just want to curl up in bed with the latest bestseller, we’ve got the answer! You’ll also find books in large print and on tape.
You can also expect to see even more computers, so you can surf the net, send an e-mail, or use word processing and spreadsheet facilities - free of charge! You only have to pay for printouts.
Every library has a great selection of CDs and videos for loan, and several have DVDs and CD ROMS. These can all be borrowed for up to a week at very reasonable charges.
Alongside more traditional reference books, you can find information on your rights. You can also use the Community Information Database to look up clubs and organisations, and discover the world of information available on the web. We’ll do our best to help you find the information you want!
Babies and children welcome, too! You’ll find a great range of books for every age from baby through to young adult. Children can also use ICT facilities, play games on Sony Playstations, and come along to special activities and events. Cwmbran and Blaenavon Libraries have Homework Clubs, offering a quiet place to study, access to computer facilities, and books and information on almost any subject.
It’s free to join! Just bring along proof of your name and address and you can borrow up to 10 books for 3 weeks. You can also borrow up to 5 videos or DVDs and 5 CDs. You can keep these for up to a week, but remember that loan charges apply to these.